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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
27.77 lakh hectares covered under organic farming in the country: Union Agriculture Minister
A total area of 27.77 lakh hectares is covered under organic farming in the country under Participatory Guarantee System  and 3rd party certification.
Government of India has been encouraging organic farming in the country through the dedicated schemes namely Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  and Mission Organic Value Chain Development of North East Region . Both the schemes aim at promotion of cluster/ Farmers Producer Organization  based chemical free, low input cost, sustainable organic farming and support farmers from input procurement to market linkages. Organic Farming has also been supported under other schemes viz. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture , Network Project on Organic Farming under Indian Council of Agricultural Research . Third party certification of organic farming is promoted by Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority , Ministry of Commerce.
Management Agricultural National Institute of Extension , Hyderabad conducted impact study for the scheme Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  during 2017. It is reported that there was 10-20% reduction in cost of cultivation  and 20-50% increase in net returns to organic farmers. Price premium was also observed in some clusters, which were nearer to large cities and had good linkages with large markets.
In the last 3 years, 115314 and 2050 number of capacity building trainings/ workshops conducted for the farmers in the country under PKVY and MOVCDNER scheme respectively, while the no. of farmers participated in the workshops are 14.93 lakhs and 82294 respectively. In U.P 2300 workshops were conducted and 31000 farmers participated. Apart from states, National Centre of Organic Farming , Ghaziabad, a subordinate office of Department of Agriculture Cooperation  also conducts regular certificate course on organic farming , trainings to farmers/ extension staff skill development training on Organic Growers & Vermicompost for promotion of organic farming and its techniques.
Under protected cultivation component of MIDH, assistance is also provided for creation of polyhouses which protects the plants from adverse climatic conditions and provides an appropriate amount of light, temperature, humidity, carbon-dioxide etc. to achieve optimum yield with excellent quality. Since inception of MIDH scheme i.e. from 2014-15 to till date an additional area of 2380.49 ha has been brought under Green house structures like polyhouses.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF ‘SANSHODHAK’, FOURTH SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL  PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI ON 13 JUN 23
‘Sanshodhak’, the fourth of four ships of Survey Vessels   Project, being built by L&T/ GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on 13 Jun 23 at Kattupalli, Chennai. The chief guest of the Launch Ceremony was VAdm Adhir Arora, Chief Hydrographer to Government of India. In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Smt Tanvi Arora launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda. The ship named ‘Sanshodhak’, meaning ‘Researcher’, signifies the primary role of the ship as a Survey Vessel.
The contract for building four SVL ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers , Kolkata on 30 Oct 18. As per the build strategy, the first ship would be built at GRSE, Kolkata and construction of the remaining three ships upto outfitting stage, has been sub-contracted to M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli. The first three ships of the project, Sandhayak, Nirdeshak and Ikshak were launched on 05 Dec 21, 26 May 22 and 26 Nov 22 respectively.
SVL ships will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships, with new generation hydrographic equipment, to collect oceanographic data. The Survey Vessel  ships are 110 m long, 16 m wide with a displacement of 3,400 tons. The hull of these ships is made from indigenously developed DMR 249-A steel manufactured by Steel Authority of India Limited.
With a capability to carry four Survey Motor Boats and an integral helicopter, the primary role of the ships would be to undertake full scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys of Ports and navigational channels. The ships would also be deployed for collecting oceanographic and geophysical data for defence as well as civil applications. In their secondary role, the ships are capable of providing limited defence, HADR, and can serve as Hospital ship during emergencies.
The Survey Vessels Large will have over 80% indigenous content by cost, ensuring defence production by Indian manufacturing units with a spin off in employment generation and warship building capability in the country. Launch of the fourth Survey Vessel reinforces our resolve in indigenous shipbuilding, as part of the Government’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address depositors in a bank deposit insurance programme on 12th December
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the function on “Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to Rs. 5 Lakh” on 12th December, 2021 at 12 noon in Vigyan Bhawan.
Deposit insurance covers all deposits such as savings, fixed, current, recurring deposits, etc. in all commercial banks, functioning in India. Deposits in State, Central and Primary cooperative banks, functioning in States/Union Territories are also covered. In a path breaking reform, Bank deposit insurance cover was enhanced from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh.
With deposit insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per depositor per bank, the number of fully protected accounts at end of previous financial year constituted 98.1% of the total number of accounts, as against the international benchmark of 80%.
The first tranche of interim payments has been released by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation recently, against claims received from depositors of 16 Urban Cooperative Banks which are under restrictions by RBI. Payout of over Rs 1300 crore has been made to alternate bank accounts of over 1 lakh depositors against their claims.
Union Finance Minister, MoS Finance and RBI Governor will also be present on the occasion.
Ministry of Education
As Part of Special Campaign 2.0, Department of School Education & Literacy generates Nearly Rs.18,54,247 Revenue &Frees up 39319 Sq. Ft. Area
Special Campaign 2.0 draws inspiration from Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision & mission to institutionalize Swachhata & minimize pendency in Government
A Special Campaign 2.0 has been launched by the Union Government on 2nd October, 2022 which will go on till 31st October, 2022 under which all ministries/departments are focusing on Swachhata, promoting cleanliness, good governance & ease of living while reducing compliance burden and pendency in Government. The Special Campaign 2.0 draws inspiration from Prime Minister, Shr iNarendra Modi’s vision and mission to institutionalize Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government.
Under the "Special Campaign 2.0", activities relating to cleanliness, review & simplification of rules & procedures, review of record management system, productive use of space and disposal of waste materials enhancing work place experience are being undertaken in this Department and its autonomous organisaitons. Till 31stOctober, 2022 , the status of progress of public grievances, Ease of Rules, number of campaign conducted, review of files, weeding out of old files, revenue generation and spaces freed is as follows-
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Categories
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Targets
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Achievements
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Files Reviewed
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45796
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45796
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Files Weeded Out
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21465
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21465
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Public Grievances
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5925
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5925
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Number of Campaigns
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1257
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1257
The campaign has received tremendous enthusiasm from all attached offices of the Department of School Education & Literacy. The progress of the Special Campaign 2.0 has garnered huge response on social media with numerous social media activities being undertaken by the Department and its autonomous organisations. Some of the important initiatives taken by the Department during Special Campaign are-
- Swachhata Campaigns were taken up in all KVs, JNVs and Schools affiliated to CBSE. Special emphasis was placed on cleaning of school libraries, washrooms etc.
- Under Mission Life, School students were encouraged to adopt and promote environment friendly lifestyles.
- Under “Clean Desk, Clean Section and Clean corridor aspects of the Special Campaign 2.0”, all officers/officials of the Department including its Autonomous Bodies have endeavoured to create a clean and clutter work atmosphere that would increase their productive energies.
- Special emphasis was placed on resolving Public Grievances relating to the Department.
- Following Best and innovative practiceswere identified during the campaign and widely disseminated through social media-
- Waste water treatment in collaboration with an organization named TIDE in JNV Bangalore
- Commencement of Online Inspection by NCTE
- NIOS made the compost of the garden leaves, grass, twigs, flowers and waste of the vegetables used in the kitchen
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India Pavilion takes Mission LiFE to the global audience
Highlights:
- Pavilion showcased India’s achievements in Climate Change.
- Key documents like LT-LEDS, LiFE Prayas se Prabhav tak released.
- Pavilion witnessed a footfall of 25000 COP participants.
India hosted a pavilion with the theme of LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment at COP 27 at Sharm El Sheikh from 6th to 17th November 2022. The Pavilion had been designed to send out the message of LiFE through various audio-visuals, Logo, 3D models, set up, décor and side events.
Various side events were held during entire duration of COP 27 in the pavilion. The organizers of the side events included the Central Government Ministries, State Governments, PSUs, autonomous bodies /subordinate organizations, think tanks and UN Organizations. 49 side events that were organized at the pavilion out of which, 16 events were organized by the Central Government and 10 events were organized by the State Governments. The pavilion also witnessed 23 Private Sector events.
The pavilion was inaugurated on 6th November by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This was followed by an event organised by UNDP & UNICEF to distribute COP 27 Young Scholars Award. This award was presented to four Young Scholars who were chosen after a rigorous process. November 14th was dedicated to LiFE related events at the India Pavilion. Events were also organised that day to showcase and promote the involvement of Youth and Children in propagation of environment friendly and sustainable lifestyles.
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav released India's Long term Low emission development Strategy  at the pavilion on 14th November. The Minister also launched LeadIT Summit Statement from the India Pavilion and released a compendium of LiFE “Prayas se Prabhav tak”. Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ms Leena Nandan also participated at side events at India Pavilion including a DST event on Technology Needs Assessment and TERI’s on Long Term Strategy on Adaptation & Adaptation Readiness event. The side events saw a participation of approximately 2000 participants over a period of 12 days.
The pavilion had a footfall of around 25,000 COP participants. India Pavilion enthused the visitors with the display of India’s achievements in Climate Change using technology along with a display on Indian culture, textile, and food. The Block Printing activity planned at the pavilion saw huge participation specially from the young participants at COP. The pavilion spread the message of Life through the displays, activities and distribution of LiFE badges and booklets to the visitors.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister to Review with Scheduled Commercial Banks and NBFCs, the implementation of the resolution framework for COVID-19 related stress in bank loans
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will review with the top management of Scheduled Commercial Banks and NBFCs, the implementation of the resolution framework for COVID-19 related stress in bank loans on Thursday, 3rd September 2020.
The review will focus on enabling businesses and households to avail of the revival framework on the basis of viability, necessary steps like finalising bank policies and identifying borrowers, and discussing issues that require addressing for smooth and speedy implementation.
Ministry of Culture
Sh G. Kishan Reddy will inaugurate two exhibitions ‘Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki’ and ‘Monuments of Victory & Valour’ tomorrow
The exhibitions have been organised as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Key Highlights:
-Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki is an exhibition of revolutionaries at Lalit Kala Akademi
- Monuments of Victory & Valour will contain photos of resistance and valour across millennia and organised at NMMA
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav - a 75-week long celebration on 12th March this year in the run up to 75th anniversary of India’s Independence . It was the beginning of a unique mode of celebration, with an opportunity for every Indian to play an active part. The Prime Minister also wished that the events of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav be not just about the last 75 years of Independence, but a moment to develop a common vision for the next 25 years. He also encouraged stories of valour about our lesser known heroes who have protected India’s civilizational heritage over the last 750 years be shared and honoured.
As a part of these celebrations, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region  will be inaugurating two exhibitions on the occasion of Independence Day celebration tomorrow . At the Lalit Kala Akademi , Sh G Kishan Reddy will inaugurate Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki, an exhibition of revolutionaries with a dedicated exhibition on Alluri Seetharamaraju and exhibits of paintings of Shaheedi Diwas, Champaran Satyagraha and Jallianwala Bagh. This is in line with the theme of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav which also aims at celebrating unsung and lesser known heroes in our struggle against British Colonialism. This will also include a camp with the awardees of National Exhibition of Art on the topic AzadiKaAmritMahotsav.
This will be followed by inauguration of a photo exhibition of Monuments of Victory & Valour by the National Monuments Authority . The Prime Minister has often stressed that Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav is not just about the 75 years of independence but who forged our civilizational ethos for thousands of years and vowed to protect our civilization heritage over the past 750 years of invasions and colonization. Accordingly, the Exhibition will contain photos of resistance and valour across millennia. This will include photos of the Kakaitya Kala Thoranam at Warangal, the fort of Jhansi Laxmi Bhai that symbolises her valour against the British in the war of independence in 1857 and the Vijaya Stambh in Chittorgarh that commemorates the victory over the sultanates led by Mahmud Khilji.
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Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki an exhibition of revolutionaries with a dedicated exhibition on Alluri Seetharamarajualong with exhibits of paintings ofShaheediDiwas, Champaran Satyagraha and JallianwalaBagh
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Rabindra Bhavan,
35 Ferozeshah road, New Delhi
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15th August 2021, 11:00 A.M
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Photo Exhibition on Monuments of Victory & Valour and viewing of the photographs displayed
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National Monuments Authority , 24, Tilak Marg, Bhagwan Das Lane, new Delhi
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15th August 2021, 11:45 A.M
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of actor Vivek
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the untimely demise of actor Vivek.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivek has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people. Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
189.17cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at19,092
Active cases standat 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
2,876recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,36,253
3,324new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.79cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,71,087tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Supplementary Nutrition Under ICDS
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, vide communication dated 13.01.2021 to all States/Union Territories, have issued Streamlining Guidelines on Quality Assurance, Roles and Responsibilities of Duty Holders, procedure for procurement, integrating AYUSH concepts and Data Management and Monitoring through `Poshan Tracker’ for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition.
As per the above guidelines, States/UTs must introduce transparent processes for procurement as per GFR and vigilance guidelines and ensure that Take Home Ration  procured conforms to technical and nutritional standards set by Ministry of Women and Child Development. All the States/Union Territories are required to adhere to these guidelines scrupulously.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
“Guidelines for Buffer Stock Management of COVID 19” to State Governments/UT administrations issued
States/UTs are being provided 15 days advance visibility of vaccine doses provided to them
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide its D.O.No.X.11035/178/2021-DRS on dated 13.07.2021 issued “Guidelines for Buffer Stock Management of COVID 19” to State Governments/UT administrations requesting them to initiate the necessary procurement process on priority, with a view to ensure continuous availability of drugs for any possible future surge in cases.
The National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme is built on scientific & epidemiological evidence, WHO Guidelines and Global Best Practices. It is expected that beneficiaries aged 18 and above will be vaccinated by December 2021.
The National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme commenced with vaccination of Health Care Workers, free of cost. The Programme was expanded with time to include vaccination of Front Line Workers, citizens more than 60 years of age, citizens more than 45 years of age and eventually, citizens more than 18 years of age. Government of India procures and provides vaccine free of cost to the States/UTs. In addition, 25% of the monthly production of vaccine manufactured is available for procurement by private hospitals.
Government of India has made pro-active arrangements to augment the production capacities of domestic vaccine manufacturers by facilitating technology transfer, providing financial assistance, providing advance payment against supply orders and by streamlining the Regulatory pathway for approval of vaccines. Government of India has further placed procurement orders to ensure adequate supply of vaccines to facilitate vaccination of eligible adult citizens.
States/UTs are provided advance visibility of vaccine doses that would be supplied to them 15 days in advance to enable them to plan vaccination in accordance with availability of doses and to maximize the convenience of the beneficiaries.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
AYUSH
Shri Javedkar to inaugurate the Conference of Heads of AYUSH National Institutes Tomorrow
With an aim of upgrading quality of education, research, hospital care facilities in the national AYUSH institutions throughout the country and develop them as light house institutions, All India Institute of Ayurveda  under Ministry of AYUSH is organizing two days Conference of Heads of AYUSH National Institutes on 17th and 18th July 2018 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Inaugural session of the conference will be graced by Minister of Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State  for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. Secretary AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha will also be present on this occasion.
During the deliberations, Vice Chancellors of various Health Universities, Directors of reputed research organizations and around 100 accomplished senior professionals from various national institutes including IIT, DST, DBT, UGC etc are expected to take part in the event. It is also planned to join hands together and sign MoUs with Sports Authority of India, Indian Institute of Technology for collaborative ventures.
In light of the worldwide changing healthcare environment, it has become abundantly clear that there is a need for comprehensive review of traditional systems of medicine in terms of policy, legislation, regulation, research, development, financing, training and professional development, quality control and safety regulations of these systems of medicine. These steps will facilitate in generating competent and skilled healthcare professionals further paving a way in healthy collaborations leading to development of integrated and cost effective healthcare system, which will be more acceptable and beneficial to the ailing population.
Padma Bhushan Dr BM Hegde, familiar medical scientist and educationist; Padma Shri Dr. Anil Gupta, globally renowned scholar in the area of grassroots innovations; Dr. Vinod Paul, NITI Aayog Member; Dr Ketki Bapat, Scientist F, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt of India; Dr VM Katoch, Ex- Director General, ICMR; Dr Bhushan Patwardhan, Savirtibai Phule Pune University are a few taking part in the event as resource persons.
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Department of Space
Cabinet approves setting up a new company under Department of Space
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Setting up of a new company under Department of Space , to commercially exploit the research and development work carried out by Indian Space Research Organization  Centers and constituent units of DOS.
Salient features:
The following areas/avenues provide opportunities for commercial exploitation of ISRO programmes:
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- Small satellite technology transfer to industry, wherein the new company shall take license from DoS/ISRO and sub-license to industries;
- Manufacture of small satellite launch vehicle  in collaboration with the Private Sector;
- Productionisation of Polar SLV through industry;
- Productionisation and marketing of Space-based products and services, including launch and applications;
- Transfer of Technology developed by ISRO Centers and constituent units of DoS;
- Marketing of some spin-off technologies and products, both in India and abroad; and
- Any other subject which Government of India deems fit.
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